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Rocket Lab is positioned to become an end-to-end space company following the Iridium acquisition, unlocking new growth and market opportunities. Learn more about RKLB stock here.

NEUCHÂTEL, Switzerland, September 28, 2026--Oscilloquartz today announced the next phase of its collaboration with Iridium Communications Inc., expanding the range of Iridium® positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) (formerly Iridium Satellite Time and Location® or STL®) capabilities available across its synchronization portfolio. The latest integration brings resilient positioning and navigation alongside trusted timing to a broader range of applications. Building on the companies’ existing co

Iridium Communications (IRDM) has drawn fresh attention after recent trading left the shares at US$48.75, with the satellite operator showing a 3.3% move over the past month and 12.0% over the past 3 months. For context, Iridium Communications has seen a 12.0% three month share price return and a very strong year to date share price return of 174.5%. The one year total shareholder return of 181.9% points to momentum that has been building rather than fading. Scan other satellite and telecom...

A critical shareholder vote took place on Thursday.

Key TakeawaysIridium stockholders approved Rocket Lab’s cash-and-stock takeover on September 24, with 99. 6% of votes cast in favor, leaving regulatory approvals as the main hurdle before a targeted mid-2027 close.

Rocket Lab (RKLB) stock rises as Iridium shareholders approve its deal. Explore funding, key technical levels & analyst targets.

Rocket Lab is accelerating its evolution into a vertically integrated space infrastructure platform with the strategic acquisition of Iridium. Learn more about RKLB stock here.

CEO Peter Beck estimated Rocket Lab could have deployed Iridium’s constellation for about $350 million instead of $3 billion.

The space company sold about 5% of itself so it wouldn't have to borrow $3.6 billion. And the share count still isn't done growing.

Iridium shareholders will vote on the $8.1 billion enterprise-value deal on Sept.24, with closing targeted for mid-2027.

According to TheFly, Cantor reiterated its $122 target on RKLB as Rocket Lab advances the Iridium transaction and racks up another successful Electron launch.

Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ:RKLB) is approaching a milestone, and Wall Street recently offered it a new vote of confidence that extends beyond the company’s own rockets. Raymond James launched coverage of RKLB on September 11 with an Outperform rating and a $80 price target, implying a roughly 29% increase from current levels, and pointed out […]

Official logo mark for Florida custom home builder Iridium Development Inc.ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Sept. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Iridium Deve...

Cathie Wood's ARK Invest bought another 9,037 AeroVironment shares Tuesday, extending its AVAV buying to a second consecutive session.

Rocket Lab stock gains as the company raises $1.944 billion via an ATM offering to fund Iridium deal. Here’s how you should play RKLB shares at current levels.

The rocket launch and satellite specialist just reached an important milestone in its historic acquisition.

Rocket Lab Stock Rallies as $1.94 Billion Funding Clears Path for Iridium Deal

NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- California Guitar Trio returns to The Iridium in Times Square on Thursday, September 24, 2026, for ...

Rocket Lab just closed a billion-dollar equity offering to fund its massive Iridium acquisition, but the financing solution comes with a trade-off that shareholders cannot ignore.

The company completed its $1.94 billion at-the-market (ATM) stock offering, selling about 29.3 million shares.

Iridium Acquisition Now Fully Financed: Rocket Lab completes the $1.944 billion At-The-Market (ATM) equity offering, securing the required cash consideration (alongside available liquidity) to fully fund its pending acquisition of Iridium Communications - expected to close in mid-2027, pending regulatory approvals. Cost-Effective Debt Structure Secured: Iridium amends its existing $1.775 billion credit facility to permit the change of control, establishing long-term, cost-effective permanent fin

The slower-growing Iridium business is expected to initially dilute Rocket Lab’s nearly 100% annual growth rate.

The insider's sale comes after the stock experienced an impressive 88% one-year return.

The insider's sale comes after the stock experienced an impressive 88% one-year return.

Iridium Communications (IRDM) has drawn investor interest after recent share price moves and fresh attention on its satellite communications business. The stock last closed at $46.97, and its year to date total return figures are attracting closer review. Over the shorter term, Iridium Communications has seen its share price ease back, with the 30 day share price return down 2.79% and the 90 day share price return down 9.79%. At the same time, the year to date share price return of 164.47%...

--Iridium Communications Inc., a leading provider of global voice, data, aircraft surveillance, and positioning, navigation, and timing satellite services, and Furuno Electric Co., Ltd. today announced Furuno will offer its new SOLION-100 terminal for Iridium GMDSS. This new Furuno maritime safety terminal is built on Iridium ® Certus 100 technology and...

Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM), a leading provider of global voice, data, aircraft surveillance, and positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) satellite services, and Furuno Electric Co., Ltd. today announced Furuno will offer its new SOLION-100 terminal for Iridium GMDSS. This new Furuno maritime safety terminal is built on Iridium® Certus 100 technology and integrates GMDSS, Ship Security Alert System (SSAS) and Long-Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) capabilities in a single

SpaceX does not oppose the deal but said Iridium’s alleged anticompetitive conduct “hangs as a cloud” over it.

Farrar said AST may need telecom backing for a major spectrum deal and faces heavy competition from SpaceX.

Iridium (IRDM) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.

Rocket Lab Corporation CEO Peter Beck said the company’s acquisition of Iridium Communications Inc. would help the Space Exploration Technologies Corp. rival expand its satellite communications business. Peter Beck Backs Iridium Deal During an interview with CNN on Wednesday, Beck...

Iridium Coaching marks five years of expanding its practice-led approach to leadership, career development, corporate learning, and NLP educatio...